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Wausau SEEC approves sustainability award, Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, and Grow Solar partnership; sets five-year climate plan target

WausauMar 5, 20262 min read

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At the March 5, 2026 meeting the Wausau Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee approved the February 5 minutes, awarded the Wausau Sustainability Award to Kolbe Windows and Doors, recommended taking the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, approved an MOU with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association for the Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Group Buy Program, and prioritized a work plan to produce a five-year climate action/sustainability plan for City Council adoption by April 1, 2027.

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Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (5-0).
Approved Wausau Sustainability Award for Kolbe Windows and Doors (5-0); award to be presented at the March 23, 2026 Common Council meeting; one or two committee members will attend.
Approved submission of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge (5-0).
Approved Memorandum of Understanding with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association to partner in the Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Group Buy Program (5-0).
Prioritized work plan goals including development of a five-year climate action/sustainability plan to present to City Council and seek adoption by April 1, 2027, and commitment to community education culminating in Earth Week April 2027.

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Sustainability, Energy & Environment Committee Meeting

Mar 5, 2026, 5:00 PMWausau City Hall — Birch Room, 407 Grant Street, Wausau WI 54403completed

Agenda

1 Call to order.
2 Public comment.
3 Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting(s).
a Consideration of the February 5, 2026, meeting minutes.
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Decision: Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting(s).
4 Discussion and possible action.
a Wausau Sustainability Award - determination on Wausau Sustainability Awards application submittal from Liz Reynolds on behalf of Kolbe Windows and Doors
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
b Mayors' Monarch Pledge - consideration and recommendation to take the annual Mayors' Monarch Pledge
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
c Consideration and recommendation on the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Wausau and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) to partner in the operation of the Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Group Buy Program
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
5 Discussion.
a UW-Extension-Beginning Vegetable Gardening for Everyone - discussion of marketing plan
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Decision: Discussion.
b Earth Day initiatives - discussion of potential committee involvement with various Earth Day initiatives
Decision: Discussion.
c Work plan prioritization activity
Decision: Discussion.
6 Adjournment.